Series 25 - Film Noir Detective
col25-1 · Collectible Minifigures (CMF)
Series 25 · 2024 (January 1st debut during the shift to cardboard sustainable packaging)
Figure ID
col25-1
Theme
Collectible Minifigures (CMF)
Year Released
2024 (January 1st debut during the shift to cardboard sustainable packaging)
Rarity
Uncommon via blind box; identifiable through weight or QR codes (Data Matrix) on boxes
Head
Grayscale color palette; double-sided with a stoic look and an skeptical expression; stubble detail
Torso
Light bluish-gray trench coat print with necktie and button detailing; grayscale tones throughout
Legs
Light bluish-gray pants with belt and pocket print detailing in grayscale shades
Accessories
Includes a magnifying glass with a functional lens and a red herring (fish)
Color Scheme
Monochromatic / Grayscale (black, white, grays) with the red herring as the only color accent
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing; detailed texture on the coat and facial stubble
Variants
Standard Series 25 version; no official alternate versions currently exist
Condition Notes
Mint in box (based on image). Cardboard boxes are prone to crushing or being opened in stores
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $8.00 (Used/Open), $6.00 - $10.00 (New/Sealed)
Price (New)
$4.99 USD (MSRP)
Compatible Sets
71045 LEGO Minifigures Series 25
Character Background
Homage to 1940s-50s hardboiled crime fiction and film noir cinema archetypes
Design Notes
Notable for being completely monochromatic to simulate black-and-white film aesthetics
Similar Minifigures
Series 9 Hollywood Starlet, Series 20 80s Musician (monochrome elements), Classic Space robots
Collectibility
High demand for grayscale builders and MOC creators; consistent popularity for detective tropes
History
Part of the first wave of 2024 CMFs continuing the trend of highly detailed genre characters
Interesting Facts
The 'Red Herring' accessory is a literal visual pun on the mystery plot device
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a rain-slicked city MOC or a grayscale transition vignette
Modification Potential
Excellent for noir-themed custom figures like Batman or Sin City style MOCs
Overall Assessment
10/10 design; a standout example of how LEGO uses palette to convey a specific era and mood